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Interior Department withdraws Alaska tribal gaming legal interpretation

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The US Department of the Interior withdrew a legal interpretation on 25 September that had allowed Alaska tribes to conduct gaming on allotment lands. Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor said the earlier opinion did not reflect the best reading of the law and directed officials to reassess related approvals. The Eklutna hall remains open, while the status of both tribal projects is uncertain.

Operators and tribal governments face uncertainty over whether Alaska allotment lands can support casino-style gaming.

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WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting

WSGC announced tentative Class III compact amendments for the Spokane and Chehalis tribes on 17 September 2026. The proposals would allow wagers on in-state college sports but prohibit bets concerning individual performances, in-game decisions and officiating decisions. The commission said the amendments would also bar individuals convicted of threats against officials, coaches or participants.

Amendments to Class III gaming compacts for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation are the subject of tentative agreements announced by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) on September 17, 2026. Under the amendments, in-state collegiate wagers would be added as permissible wagers, and restrictions would apply to certain bets and to certain bettors.

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